Passive Strategies for thermal comfort in Amazonian Cities
The Case of Tena's Waterfront
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5856587 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Patricio Simbaña Escobar (0000-0002-9172-1457, WWF Tanzania), Daniele Rocchio (0000-0002-0414-8681, WWF Tanzania), Natalia Alvarado (Universidad UTE), Karina Cherrez, Karina Alexandra Chérrez Rodas (0000-0001-6330-3955, Universidad Regional Amazónica IKIAM) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Publication date | 2024-11-13 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Bitácora Urbano Territorial (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0124-7913 • E-ISSN: 2027-145X |
| Publisher | Universidad Nacional de Colombia (PUBLISHER • CO) |
| DOI | 10.15446/bitacora.v34n3.115029 |
| OpenAlex | W4406442537 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 18 |
This study explores the application of passive strategies focused on reducing urban heat islands, with special attention to improving pedestrian thermal comfort in Amazonian cities. Based on climatic data such as temperature, humidity, solar radiation, and wind speed, the impact of urban morphology on public space, particularly on the Tena River waterfront, is analyzed. Using the Grasshopper and Ladybug simulation tools, two scenarios were compared: one current, with 2-3 story buildings, and one proposed, which includes buildings up to 6 stories integrated with native vegetation. The results demonstrate that the proposed scenario not only increases shading but also significantly contributes to the reduction of temperatures, confirming the viability of these strategies to enhance sustainable urban design and improve the quality of life in Amazonian environments. The evaluation of the results highlights aspects to improve in urban development and emphasizes the importance of integrating simulation tools to design urban proposals and open spaces, guaranteeing a comfort zone for the user, encouraging pedestrian routes and therefore increasing social relations in nearby public spaces
Amazon rainforest · Amazonian · Architectural engineering · Civil engineering · Environmental planning · Geography · Meteorology · Thermal comfort · Thermal sensation · Ecology · Engineering · Environmental Science · Noise Effects and Management · Urban Green Space and Health · Urban Heat Island Mitigation
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |